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Saudi Lime Industries CoSAU:9566 40 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Building Materials companies, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks better than 83.44% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Saudi Lime Industries Co's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼20.6 Mil. Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼4.5 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9566'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.8 Med: 40.86 Max: 45.43
Current: 45.43
SAU:9566's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 83.44% of 308
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.58
vs SAU:9566: 45.43
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Saudi Lime Industries Co Interest Coverage Related Terms
Saudi Lime Industries Co Interest Coverage Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
SAU:9566 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Saudi Lime Industries Co Interest Coverage vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage falls into.
Saudi Lime Industries Co Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.80 to 45.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #51 out of 308 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.80 to a high of 45.43. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #51 out of 308 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's Interest Coverage compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #51 out of 308 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Saudi Lime Industries Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.58. Historically, Saudi Lime Industries Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 20.80 to 45.43 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Building Materials company?
The median Interest Coverage among Building Materials companies is 6.58, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.56, compared to a current price of ﷼13.50 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼13.50 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.56.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
GF Value™: ﷼19.56 vs. price of ﷼13.50 (31% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
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